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On YouTubeWNBA News / Field Level Media / September 18
Top seed Lynx erase 17-point deficit to close out series vs. Valkyries
The top-seeded Minnesota Lynx rallied from as many as 17 points down to close out their first-round WNBA playoff series with the host Golden State Valkyries, 75-74, on Wednesday in San Jose, Calif.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Liberty’s Jonquel Jones sends strong message amid do-or-die scenario vs. Mercury
The New York Liberty had a chance to show up and put their foot down on Wednesday night, as the Phoenix Mercury faced elimination in Brooklyn in front of the Liberty fans in Game 2.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 18
Lynx use epic comeback to clinch series, avoid WNBA chaos
When the Golden State Valkyries built an 18-point lead over the Minnesota Lynx on Wednesday night, it felt like another WNBA playoff series was headed for a do-or-die game.
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WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 18
Liberty’s Sabrina Ionescu demands sense of urgency after loss to Mercury
NEW YORK – The New York Liberty fell 86-60 on Wednesday night as the Phoenix Mercury shined bright enough to save their season. Now, both teams will face that challenge in Friday night’s winner-take-all Game 3 at PHX Arena.
Chicago Sky News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Angel Reese's Words After Leaving the United States Say a Lot
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese had a rather eventful 2025 season. While she achieved a number of historic accomplishments in the process, it wasn't without controversy.
WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Botches Valkyries Coach Natalie Nakase's Name
There were several WNBA coaches who saw a ton of success during this 2025 regular season. The legendary Becky Hammon deserves a lot of credit for how she orchestrated the Las Vegas Aces' second-half surge, which included them winning 17 consecutive games before losing to the Seattle Storm on September 16.
Phoenix Mercury News / Burn City Sports / September 17
Mercury’s historic road perfromance forces Game 3 against Liberty
BROOKLYN — The Phoenix Mercury kept their season alive with a much-needed performance Wednesday night, beating the New York Liberty 86-60 to force a Game 3 back in Phoenix.
Phoenix Mercury News / Field Level Media / September 17
Satou Sabally, Mercury blow out Liberty, force decisive Game 3
Satou Sabally scored 15 points in a bounce-back performance, leading the Phoenix Mercury to a 86-60 win over the host New York Liberty on Wednesday and tying their best-of-three first-round playoff series at one game each.
WNBA News / Athlon Sports / September 17
WNBA Star Makes History 3 Months After Indiana Fever Exit
The Phoenix Mercury refused to bow out on Tuesday night. They suffered heartbreak on Sunday in Game 1 against the New York Liberty, losing in overtime, 76-69.
WNBA News / Golden State Valkyries on SI / September 17
Valkyries Make Starting Lineup Change for Game 2 vs Lynx Due to Injury
The Golden State Valkyries have put together a historic 2025 season, and Natalie Nakase was rightfully recognized for it on Wednesday by being named WNBA Coach of the Year.
WNBA News / New York Liberty on SI / September 17
Liberty Falls to Mercury, Faces Winner-Take-All Game 3
BROOKLYN—The Phoenix Mercury got hot at the perfect time to save its postseason fate against the New York Liberty. It was Phoenix's turn to stage a defensive coup on the road in the ongoing WNBA Playoff series against New York, allowing it to take an 86-60 decision in Game 2 of the opening round playoff series at Barclays Center.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 17
Breanna Stewart's injury putting Liberty's championship hopes in jeopardy
The New York Liberty's chances of repeating as WNBA champions seem to be dwindling.
WNBA News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17
Fans in shambles after Liberty’s woeful half in Game 2 vs. Mercury
The New York Liberty looked to close out their best-of-three first-round series against the Phoenix Mercury in Game 2 at Barclays Center on Wednesday. The Liberty wanted to build on the momentum after taking care of business in Game 1, 76-69, and move forward with their title defense.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17
Against odds, Storm in position for huge upset of Aces in Las Vegas
The Seattle Storm cooled off the Las Vegas Aces and now have the opportunity to post a mammoth upset when the teams meet in the decisive Game 3 on Thursday night in Las Vegas.
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Fever Coach Stephanie White's Statement After Game 2 Win Couldn't Be More True
To say that this has been a challenging season for the Indiana Fever would be an understatement. Nevertheless, this team has proven time and time again that giving up just isn’t part of their vocabulary.
WNBA News / Field Level Media / September 17
Fever or Dream will earn rare semifinal berth with Game 3 win
In a first-round playoff rubber match on Thursday, either the Atlanta Dream or visiting Indiana Fever will snap a prolonged postseason drought on the way to the WNBA semifinals.
Indiana Fever News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Sophie Cunningham Makes Bold Guarantee for Fever-Dream Game 3
The Indiana Fever kept their season alive on Tuesday with an impressive 77-60 blowout win over the Atlanta Dream in Game 2 of their WNBA playoffs first-round matchup.
New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 17
Liberty's Jonquel Jones Brews Up New Hobby
Brooklyn, NY - For Jonquel Jones, dominating the paint isn’t the only skill she’s working on this postseason. The New York Liberty star has recently found a new passion - coffee making.
Los Angeles Sparks News / WNBA on ClutchPoints / September 17
Why Dearica Hamby didn’t want ‘quick fix’ for the Sparks
LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Sparks lost franchise cornerstone Nneka Ogwumike to free agency ahead of the 2024 WNBA season, the team was officially in rebuilding mode.
WNBA News / Women's Fastbreak on SI / September 17
DeWanna Bonner Laughs Off Breanna Stewart Injury News Before Liberty vs Mercury Game
New York Liberty star and former WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart suffered a left knee injury during her team's September 14 game against the Phoenix Mercury in the first round of the WNBA playoffs.
WNBA News / Indiana Fever on SI / September 17
Maligned Fever Forward Comes Up Clutch in WNBA Playoff Win Over Dream
Playoff basketball returned to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the first time in nine years, and it did not disappoint. The Indiana Fever treated its raucous home crowd to a 77-60 victory over the Atlanta Dream, staving off elimination and forcing a winner-take-all Game 3 on Thursday.
New York Liberty News / New York Liberty on SI / September 17
Emma Meesseman's European Experience Perfect for Liberty
For the faithful viewers of recent high-profile international women's basketball competitions, closeout games were a metaphorical life-and-death situation.
WNBA News / Yardbarker / September 16
Fever win first playoff game in a decade, force deciding game vs. Dream
For the first time in 10 years the Indiana Fever were victorious in a playoff game on Tuesday night, earning a decisive 77-60 win over the Atlanta Dream.
WNBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 16
Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham get mad at referees during playoff game
Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham were as animated as could be from the sidelines this week.
WNBA News / Burn City Sports / September 16
Mercury look to force Game 3 against Liberty, key player listed as questionable
PHOENIX — The Phoenix Mercury will look to avoid elimination in the first round of the WNBA playoffs when they face the New York Liberty in Game 2 on Wednesday evening.
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